Mendota Bottoms Trail Run

The Mendota Bottoms Trail run consists of 10 Mile and 5k runs along the scenic Minnesota River on the Ft. Snelling Park trail starting in Mendota. Proceeds from the race will be donated to the Ft. Snelling State Park to maintain the trail.

This year we will be again enjoying the trails on the airport side of the river. Damage to the trail prevents us from getting our safety equipment to cover the full Mendota side trail.

The race donated $1,800 to Ft Snelling State Park in 2017 for maintaining the trail!

Over the last four years we have raised over $5,100 for the park.

The money has been used to repair the bridges, manage the washout area south of Hwy 55 bridge, and purchase equipment to maintain the trail.

New this year! We have joined with Apple Blossom Races and Urban Wildland to create the Into the Wild Running Series. The Series' mission is to support races that preserve and promote green spaces for all to enjoy.

A portion of each series participant's registration will go to protect Carpenter Nature Center, Wood Lake Nature Center and the trail on the Mendota side of Ft. Snelling State Park.

Due to the nature of the event dogs and strollers are not allowed participate or be used on course. They are allowed to support

We will be using an online registration system where you can register on onsite using laptops/iPads.

Entry Fees are neither refundable nor transferable to other Mountain Goat Running Events or other people. If you register and are unable to attend for whatever reason, the proceeds from the race go to Ft Snelling State Park to maintain the trail.

Race Details:

When: Saturday, August 19th, 2017Where: Parking lot across from Lucky's 13 in Mendota, MN off Highway 13 Parking is available on Hwy 13 or the parking lot south of D St. Please do not park in the race headquarters lot.Distances: 10 Mile and 5kStart Time: 10 mile - 8:00am, 5k - 8:15amTime Limit: 10 Mile - 2.5 hours, 5k - NoneBib Pickup/Race Day registration: 7:00am in the parking lot across from Lucky's 13 in Mendota, MN

Volunteering:

We could not put this event on without the help of volunteers. We have many positions to fill from registration to course marshall to timing assistant. You can register using the button below. If you have any questions, please Contact Us.